Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
ROLE: Mechanical Engineer PAY RATE: £15 per hour PAYE CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary - 3 Months LOCATION: Sandwell West Birmingham NHS
THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the maintenance and operation of mechanical building services across a busy NHS healthcare estate. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, fault-finding and minor installation works, ensuring critical mechanical systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational. This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical building services, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant and equipment.
- Respond to reactive maintenance tasks, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs.
- Maintain and repair complex mechanical systems, including:
- Ventilation systems
- Boilers and heating systems
- Pumps and compressors
- Domestic hot and cold-water systems
- Medical gas systems
- Assist with minor mechanical installation and upgrade works.
- Carry out fault diagnosis and identify defects or potential issues.
- Complete maintenance records, job reports and relevant documentation accurately.
- Ensure all works comply with health & safety, infection control and statutory requirements.
- Liaise professionally with hospital wards, departments, colleagues and other stakeholders to minimise disruption.
- Support a flexible, multi-skilled engineering service across the Trust estate.
- Participate in on-call and emergency call-out arrangements where required.
- Assist with gritting and snow clearance arrangements when required.
- Work across different healthcare sites within the Trust estate as necessary.
HEALTH, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- Follow all company and site-specific health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with relevant risk assessments and method statements.
- Maintain a safe and professional working environment at all times.
- Comply with NHS infection control procedures and relevant statutory regulations.
- Report hazards, defects, incidents and safety concerns promptly.
- Ensure maintenance documentation and records are completed accurately.
- Follow appropriate procedures when working on critical healthcare infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Recognised engineering apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical discipline, such as City & Guilds or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and plant maintenance.
- Proven experience in fault diagnosis, repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- GCSE/O Level Maths and English, or equivalent.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to work across different sites when required.
- Right to Work documentation.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience working within a healthcare or hospital maintenance environment.
- Knowledge of electrical systems.
- Previous Competent Person or Authorised Person experience.
- Experience relating to ventilation or pressure systems.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Proactive and practical problem solver.
- Strong focus on health, safety and compliance.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work with minimal supervision.
- Reliable team player with a professional attitude.
- Committed to delivering a high-quality maintenance service within a critical healthcare environment.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.